4.Cole World: The
Sideline Story (88)-This is a strong debut album, but in Cole’s discography
its actually quite weak. The production is the major culprit. “God’s Gift” and “Rise
and Shine” are great non singles. I love
“Work Out”. The guest spots aren’t really used that well except for Trey Songz
and Jay-Z. I found the Drake assisted song to be boring as is “Breakdown”.
However I do like this album, but his 2013 Born Sinner was soooo much better. Top Tracks: Dollar and Dream III, Can’t Get Enough, Cole World, Rise
and Shine, Work Out.
3.4 Your Eyez Only (96)-Cole’s third offering is not his best but its really solid. The album gets off to an incredibly strong start. The first 4 tracks are fire. “Déjà vu” is really dope as is “Immortal”. “She’s Mine” 1 and 2 are kinda boring, but meaningful. The album is more of the same as 2014FHD but it’s a tad below it. The lyrics are powerful and the beats are subtly great. I’m not sure what we can expect from him next. Top Tracks: Déjà vu, Immortal, Neighbors, Ville Mentality.
2.Born Sinner (96)-Confession, this is THE album that made me a J. Cole fan. Its so much better than Cole World it aint even funny. The production is better and the lyrics are a lil better too…. “Villuminati” is easily my favorite J. Cole song. There’s not really a poor song here on the regular version. “Miss America” is dope af too. “Power Trip” featuring Miguel is another awesome song. Most of this album has a really cohesive lowkey feel to it too. TT: Trouble, Villuminati, Power Trip, Runaway, Miss America, Ain’t That Some S***.
1.2014 Forest Hills Drive (97)-What could beat Born Sinner? A more introspective album that’s what. This album has it all but its not perfect. There’s a lot more singing, which is mostly hit and not so miss. “St. Tropez” is really smooth. “Apparently” is one of those songs everyone should hear. He destroys the competition on “Fire Squad”. “No More Role Modelz” might be the best song tho. And don’t forget about “G.O.M.D.” Lol. Nuff said..well that last track I don’t bother with, it’s a shout out track and Hello is kinda corny. TT: G.O.M.D., Apparently, Fire Sqauad, St. Tropez, Janauary 28th, No More Role Modelz.
3.4 Your Eyez Only (96)-Cole’s third offering is not his best but its really solid. The album gets off to an incredibly strong start. The first 4 tracks are fire. “Déjà vu” is really dope as is “Immortal”. “She’s Mine” 1 and 2 are kinda boring, but meaningful. The album is more of the same as 2014FHD but it’s a tad below it. The lyrics are powerful and the beats are subtly great. I’m not sure what we can expect from him next. Top Tracks: Déjà vu, Immortal, Neighbors, Ville Mentality.
2.Born Sinner (96)-Confession, this is THE album that made me a J. Cole fan. Its so much better than Cole World it aint even funny. The production is better and the lyrics are a lil better too…. “Villuminati” is easily my favorite J. Cole song. There’s not really a poor song here on the regular version. “Miss America” is dope af too. “Power Trip” featuring Miguel is another awesome song. Most of this album has a really cohesive lowkey feel to it too. TT: Trouble, Villuminati, Power Trip, Runaway, Miss America, Ain’t That Some S***.
1.2014 Forest Hills Drive (97)-What could beat Born Sinner? A more introspective album that’s what. This album has it all but its not perfect. There’s a lot more singing, which is mostly hit and not so miss. “St. Tropez” is really smooth. “Apparently” is one of those songs everyone should hear. He destroys the competition on “Fire Squad”. “No More Role Modelz” might be the best song tho. And don’t forget about “G.O.M.D.” Lol. Nuff said..well that last track I don’t bother with, it’s a shout out track and Hello is kinda corny. TT: G.O.M.D., Apparently, Fire Sqauad, St. Tropez, Janauary 28th, No More Role Modelz.